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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
1
The text discusses Jeremiah’s imprisonment by hostile princes, the relief brought by Ebed-melech, and the call for faith and neighborly aid. It highlights themes of divine deliverance, sympathy as practical help, and perseverance beyond fear in confronting sin and oppression.
A preacher urges Christ like mercy over force, citing Ebed-melech to spare feelings while correcting sin. He notes many are imitators, and praises Gospel mercy coupled with sympathy. Over sixty delegates from thirty Auxiliaries attended the Presbytery meeting, with Hamiota named for 1923.
The Minnedosa Presbytery event last Thursday and Friday was a notable success with active participation from Basswood Auxiliary Roll Call of Mission Bands and C I T groups. Mrs Matthews Rivers and Miss Stewart Birtle led addresses and music. Mrs Hodges Minnedosa and Mrs Wickett Rossburn welcomed delegates. officers and reports highlighted finance and missionary work.
The district cup contest is set for Friday June 9 at Binscarth with Russell School fielding a strong squad captained by Gorell Slack. Six baseball teams compete alongside athletic events as Inspector Belton lauds the school's work while Prize Day is scheduled for Thursday June 29 on the boys’ lawn at 5 p.m.
Anglican services will be held in Shellmouth this Sunday with two times listed. Shellmouth congregation meets at 11 a.m. and again at 4 p.m.
Mrs John Young nearly drowned after falling into a port water tank but was found by Mrs M Young in a weakened state clinging to the edge. She is reported not much the worse for the ordeal. In baseball Russell defeated Angusville while Angusville beat Rossburn and Oakburn, and Elphinstone beat Angusville.
United Congregations set a Friday June 9 meeting at 8 p m in the Presbyterian church to discuss calling Rev F C Middleton or other steps toward filling a vacancy. The June 14 nominating convention for United Farmers of Manitoba Russell constituency will be held in Angusville at 2 30 p m. The report also lists fair and sports committee appointments for the July 20 21 event and notes a death in Stratford Ont of James Chenoweth aged 89.
Veterans urged to attend the Russell and District War Memorial unveiling on Thursday afternoon. Members are asked to wear uniforms and join ongoing meetings to assist in building the base for the trophy, with ex service men invited to join the unit. Com C. Maher invites applications.
The local paper lists a July 4 picnic at Hudson School, multiple church and meeting notices, football matches Russell vs Dropmore, and community events across Russell and surrounding areas. It mentions printing services, job changes, and upcoming public notices including school funding and voter registrations.
In Yorkton on June 2 the first of a doubleheader featured tight defense and strong pitching. McIntyre led the visitors with a sharp at bat and seven teen strikeouts as Beyl matched tightly for Yorkton, while Healy nabbed a notable peg and Westars and Echare contributed solid defensive work. The afternoon game proved tighter with Russell seizing an early lead, but Yorkton battled back to tie and force the decisive late innings.
Funeral for the late W. O. Hunter who died Tuesday proceeded from his home to Newdale cemetery. Born in Portland Ontario on July 12, 1848, he came to Manitoba from Pictou Ontario thirteen years ago. Rev. Coleman led the service at the residence and the Strathclair Masonic Lodge at the graveside. Survived by a son W. J. Hunter of Regina and seven daughters including Mrs A Crawford Ponoka Alberta Mrs B N Datesman New York Mrs J McIntyre Russell Manitoba Mrs Bradley Newdale Mrs H S Rungay Newdale and Miss Ida Hunter Newdale plus two sisters Mrs J Aler Moline Manitoba and Mrs A Robertson Newdale.
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